Ant McPartlin says he can’t wait for cuddles with Declan Donnelly’s newborn baby Isla as he welcomes her into the world
ANT McPartlin has shared his joy at the birth of Declan Donnelly’s newborn baby Isla.
The 42-year-old took to Twitter shortly after Dec and Ali announced the birth of Isla Elzabeth Anne – revealing he was in love already.
Describing himself as her uncle, he wrote: “Welcome to the world baby Isla Elizabeth Anne. Can’t wait for cuddles. I love you already!! Uncle Ant xxxxx”
Ant has been best friends with Dec since they were 13 and despite pulling out of I’m A Celebrity this year as he battles his demons, the pair have remained as close as ever.
This afternoon, Ant’s co-star Dec revealed that he and wife Ali Astall had welcomed their first child.
The presenter, 42, broke the news today that he has become a dad to a little girl, revealing he was “head over heals” and that his wife, 40, was “doing well”.
Writing on the social media account he shares with Ant, he told fans: “Ali and I are thrilled to announce the arrival of our baby girl, Isla Elizabeth Anne, who was born just after 9 o’clock this morning.
He added: “Mother and daughter both doing well, Dad is head over heels! D x”
Following their baby news today the couple were inundated with comments from delighted fans and their famous friends.
Rochelle Humes wrote: “CONGRATULATIONS to you both, so happy for the pair of you. Can’t wait to see her.”
Ruth Langsford tweeted: “Congratulations Dec & Ali….wonderful news. I expect little Isla will be wrapping you around her little finger from now on….!”
The Sun on Sunday revealed the couple were expecting their first child in March of this year.
The pair, who tied the knot in 2015, first broke the news they were having a child to close friends and family, including Ant McPartlin, until Dec’s wife was safely over that period.
Ant was reportedly “over the moon” whilst Ant’s estranged wife Lisa Armstrong also liked Dec’s tweet about the good news.
Dec thanked fans on Twitter for their ‘love’ as he opened up about the pregnancy for the first time.
The 42-year-old star shared a romantic throwback from his and wife Ali Astall’s wedding day and wrote: “Just wanted to say thank you for all the lovely messages. The news has sneaked out a little earlier than we had hoped but Ali and I are delighted to be expecting our first child.
“Thanks for all the love, we really appreciate it ❤ D x.”
Speaking in May about becoming a dad, Dec gushed: “I just wish it would come out now, that we could fast-forward to having the baby. We want to get on with it – we can’t wait.”
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